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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09

THAT Democratic Duty, of which we wrote yesterday, impresses us the more the more we think of it Our party owes it to itself to stand together in unity of thought and unity of action fin respect of the ap- preaching appointments by the City Fathers. The pressure from without is ever a potent factor in political matters; and if constituents insist representatives must obey. The Aldermen and Council lors of the Republican party admittedly a majority in both Chambers have the oppor- portunity of graceful concession to Demo- cratic claims; if they do not seize it, then the representatives of the other side could so act in concert as to lead to an obstruc- tion promotive of deadlock We should not like to see this Mutual consideration and fair play all round is what the citizens want. We welcome reform indicating general interests in national affairs-let us not cultivate the old grudge in City mat ters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09

THE New York ''8tar" suggests that the Republican conclusion to hold National Convention in Chicago strengthens the ar
 gument for Democratic Convention in the Empire City. Our contemporary adds: sLet us avoid the inconvenience of having two party platforms bearing the same name, and at the same time reach the ad- vantages that can be gained in no other way than by holding the grand council of the party in the citadel of the Democracy. ;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
A WORD IN SEASON.

It is glorious weather as we write, this afternoon. The air is crisp, not ''eager and nipping;" and the sun is bright and warm. Overhead it is pleasant, and under foot dry; even the crossing are passable and the sidewalks without unsightly mud heaps. All this is very enjoyable, and we are thankful for the favors which Heaven gives.
 But day is coming-is not far off-may be with us tomorrow or any time, when as a compensation for the loss of celestial favors now, we shall have to look to mundane influences, to the power of municipal authority; and more, the will and determination to exercise that power Frost will be here anon-indeed, is here at present-and the effect is to accelerate the pulse and give vigor to the step of the null titude. All right. But what about the snow? The Beautiful Snow" as long as it lasts is God-send to those who, muffied in furs, can disport themselves behind the musical tinklings of the sleigh bells, and return to their luxurious homes refreshed and re-invigorated. The snow, however, will degenerate into slush; the mud in street and on pathway will become thick and slab; the crossings, that used to be, will be invisible in their filthy coatings, and pedes- trians-the people of business who do not possess sleighs and cannot afford to pay for carriage hire-will have to wade morn ing. noon and night through seas of that same slush and mountains of that same mud, not only to their positive discom- fort, but to the danger of disease and death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
WATERBURY FIRE ALARI,
LOCATION OF ROyrs

LOCATION OF BOXES 6-Exchange Place 14-East Main Street and wolcott Rood. 1s-cor. Cherry and East Main s-Iron Bridge, West Main aEwaterbury Brass Go. tprivate) 2-Corner Johnson and watervlle 8-corner Prospect and Grove ASunc North Main. Grove and North Elm
 -Cor. Washington and South Main waterbury Buckle Co CPrivate) o-beneoict < Burnham Co. (peivate) o-"aseroury Watch Co. (private) SS-Cor. Grand and South Main Meadow and Bank. Meadow and Cedar. & Atwood Co Cprivate, Sss-Holmes, Booth Haydens (urfvat%, sA-No. 1, Engine House 42-Corner Union and Franklin. 41Scovill Mfg. Co. (private) Sooner Clay and MIL 4e-No. Engine House. 41-Corner Dublin and Doolitsle Alley.
 waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv. f-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin st @Corner Willow. and West Main asS-corner simon and Burnham sts.
 Policemen have keys.
 INSTRUCTIONS To KKr HoIprxs To give an alarm, open the door, pun the hook down once and let go, then close the door. Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell has already been given . ~'>1" !" Be particular to remain at the box until the sr. nsai s,1 ., an omcer Of the Fire Department who permit remaining, then the proper ofscer will re- turn the Key to the holder as soon as Convenient. fire. ~ WA Ae@& sss s&1o Key Holders upon changing their lo,,.,,,,. wsu please leave word with the Chief Rngineer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table,

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New forkLs.so. sse. Io.ss e. m: axs, 7.s p. m-; sunday, AIS D. rn-
 Return ,. s. m; l, (, 5.ss m New Hayen-5.3o. se6 Io54 a. m: <a 7s nm. Return. 7.ls, s.5a a. m, s.so, azs. 700 p rn. Bridgeport-Sso, ss6. loIs4 a. m; as, 7.si; Sum- day, 4 IS D. m.
 Return 7.is, e.so a. m; a.sI, s.<e. 7y8 D. m; Sunday, 7.5o a. m. Ansoniaass. sss: Io.s4 a. m-, s.zs. 7.si p. m. Return. f.54, 0.S3 a. m: SOS ss srs m m. Sunday, Sa6 a. m. Watertown-6.5o, s5s II 9 a. m.; 4lo 6Is 7ss D. m: saturday, 9.l5 D. m.
 Return 6.30, S-55 10 IS a m. eo- saa As p. m- Saturday, 500 D. m Thomaston-s:4s, ii.i7 a. m.; s57. no p. m; Sun day, 9.10 a. m. Return, TBS, lo.s7 a. m; e.is. eS nm: Sunday, 3-5o p. m. Torrington-s4s, n.i7 a. m; s-57, 7.io D. m; Sum- day, BIO a.
 Return. t7.S4, 1o.o4 a. m.; I.46. ess D. m; Sunday. a-a6 p. m. winsted.s4s, 11.17 a. m.; s-s7, 7.Io p m: Sunday BIO a. m.
 Return, 7.Is. s.4o a. m.; I.so. e.Io D. m; Sun day, 800 p. m- Freight trains with passenger accommodation. o. M. SHEPARD, General sup.t
 CT HAMPSTEAD, General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
THE DEAREST FRIENDS.

It's an overcome sooth for age an youth,
 And it brooks vii nae denial,
 That the dearest friends are the auldest friends,
 And the young are just on trial.
 There's rival bauld vii young an auld, & And it's him that has bereft me,
 For the surest friends are the auldest friends
 And the maist O mines hae left me.
 There are kind hearts still for friends to fill,
 And fools to take and break them,
 But the dearest friends are the auldest friends,
 And the graves the place to seek them.
 Robert Louis Stevenson.
 An English Quack Doctors Trick.
 A short time ago quack experimented in Lambeth with considerable success upon the pockets of an awe stricken crowd. After a preliminary harangue and terse little lect- ure on the viscera, which the charlatan sketched in with colored crayons upon a blackboard on which the human skeleton was outlined in white paint, the fellow came to business. "I am going to demonstrate to you," said he, "by startling experiment. upon one of you bystanders, that my miraculous remedy can cure all diseases of the lungs and chest Now, whoever's got bad cough or cold on the chest let stand for ward" There was some little hesitation and good deal of giggling. "Don't be afraid, my friends" said the quack; 'it's all free, gratis for nothing. Let any afflicted person come forward and I'll show him the nature of his disorder, and give him packet of my lung headers for nothing.' At last man with violent cold and cough came forward. The quack doctor pretended to sound his chest with a stethoscope of almost pantomi- mic proportions and informed the staring crowd that the patient was in a galloping consumption.
 My friend, , said the quack to the unfortu- nate victim, ''so terrible is this disease that you can actually see it." He handed a glass tube to the patient and then poured pint of clear water into large tumbler ''Just you blow into that water, my friend" he cried. The man obeyed, and the water grew discolored, turbid, and at last as white as if it had been mixed with milk. The patient became pale as ashes. t"This unhappy man, my friends" said the quack, as he held the glass on high, Eff he had't had the good fortune to come across me tonight wouldn't have been long for this world. should have given him about a fortnight; that's all Now a packet of my lung healers will cure him. What you sec in the glass of water are his vitiated humors, the products of corrup- tion. My magic lung healers destroy these humors in the body or out of the body. Ob- serve, my friends, watch me carefully, there is no deception here" The quack dropped a pinch from one of a packet of powders into a glass, and directed the patient to stir it with the tube. The water became immediately clear. Then he reaped his harvest. The water was lime water, and the carbonic acid in the mans breath naturally threw down the carbonate of lime at once, and rendered the water turbid. And the miraculous lung sugar which instantly redissolved it-Satur- day Review
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
The Czar's Face.

The face of the czar is neither hard nor mean. yet there is frmness always visible behind the handsomeness and the indiffer- ence which would be called line of cruelty by his enemies, but an honest determination to rule or die by those who know him best. I like his face, and, in spite of my republican principles, admire the man.-Copenhagen Cor. Courier Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
One of the Big Bridges.

The iron railroad bridge across the Mis- souri river a few miles below Kansas City is one of the big bridges of the world. It is 7,S92 feet long, weighs 31 ,S75 tons, is fifty feet above high water, and tts towers are 300 feet high,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09

MR BLAINE wants special organ in the West. It was somewhat confidently stated of 1884 and the aspirant for 1888, through his friend, MT Stephen B. Elkins, is behind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09

WE find pamphlet on our desk entitled ''The Book of Books,' with various sub titles, by Professor Nathaniel N. Pearce. It treats on the cleansing of the blood and the cure of all diseases, external and inter nal, by the simple use of hot water The Cold Water Cure of Claridge had it's day, and there are various Hydropath;c estab- lishments still scattered over the world; :; but hot water is new suggestion. From cancer to chilblain-no reference to our friend Blaine of that ilk, though there is hot water enough in store for him-from rickets to Reconsideration biliousness to bunions and from corns to consumption, hot water is the universal prescription. Nothing else will be effective, for any pur- pose but poisoning. Doctors and drugs, pills and pot:ons, bleeding and blistering, are all abominations. Hot Water is the grand specific, and of this, goodness knows many people have more than enough. The little book, however, has 8 merit that is not claimed for it. Mirth is acknowledged to be medicine in itself and there are few who can resist the provocative to mirth contained in the Professors" war of extermination against tile "varmint" cat and the filthy dog.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
THE FINISHING TOUCHES.

After the stain comes the vanishing. This is frequently done by contract, the varnish foreman receiving stated price for each in- strument finished, hiring his own assistants and buying the varnish himself. After the case has joined company with the iron frame and sounding board, the action is placed in position and the wires get the first rough tuning. If the piano is to have any soul, the tone regulator now proceeds to develop it by his skill But if the price at which it is to be sold docs not justify such luxuries as pure, round and even tone, and crisp, responsive touch, the soul makers responsibilities are This includes putting on lock and hinges, and the instrument is then ready for sale.
 It is popularly believed that no plain piano, however fine, can be made to cost the manu- facturer more than s2OO, and the fact that some of the cheapest are wholesaled at less than $150 seems to justify that impression. It is thus a matter of comment that in nearly all catalogues the old extravagant prices are quoted, although it is we'll known that in al- most every case the list price is utterly dis regarded in making a sale.
 Only one house of any repute has had the courage to do away with the long price sys- tenn, and to face the inference that reduction indicates cheapening of quality. One great establishment vigorously holds to the high list throughout, giving only moderate dis count even at wholesale, but it's patrons seem willing to pay the prices, and reduction or modification would probably result in loss of caste
 All the piano makers, however, do not grow rich. Long credits and enormous bills, money borrowed, and notes discounted at ruinous rates work havoc among these as with other classes of business men. And without copious advertising a piano maker might as we'll close his doors. A piano can- not be sold at fair price unless it is already favorably known. It requires Q long head as well as deep pocket to make good piano, and to sell it after it is made.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09

How public boards protect public inter ests is sometimes exemplifed in not very praiseworthy directions. The matter of bids and contracts for City purposes is made mockery; and competition is pre- vented by fore knowledge of favoritism. Our local contemporary, the "Repubi- can," mildly charges that: "A meeting of the Fire Commissioners was called for last night, but only the Mayor and Commis- sioner Roberts appeared, and they adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor" Just ao. The meeting was for the award of con tracts. Last year for similar purposes the contract was awarded to the highest bidder''-without any ale gation justifying the selection This year there was no bidder but the contrac- tor of last year-the other contestants deeming it waste of time end labor to compete; and on this reason MT Commis- sioner Kelly justifies his absence from last nights meeting, and authorizes us to state SO. Perhaps the Commissioners generally not only of the Fire Department but of all others within municipal jurisdiction would take to thought the fact that they are appointed to protect public interests and conserve public funds and not to favor by exceptional preferences individual friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-09
Aver Pills,

Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
 Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-22
SaltLake & w estern
RAIL WAY,

on an after
Saturday, Dec. goth, 1885,
Trains will run as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-22

1.-THE will of God be DONE and acknowl-
edge His hand in all things that happen.
ELDER JOHN NIoHoLsoN remarked
| that The S ints had some together to
worship and commemorate the death and
sufTerings Of the Lord Jesus Christ, am
| to talk of His goodness and mercy. He
had listened with pleasure TO the elders
who had preceded him. Elder Rich
ards had touched upon one subject
of Importance to the Latter-day
Saints. 1t was that 1t was re-
auired of them to live according to
the examples set by the Savior. To
love ones enemies, and to pray Tor
those who despitefully use US, was
difficult one for human beings to live
M to literally. There was unlimited OPP
portunity for he, exercise of charity.
When despitefully used, what is the
natural instinct of man2 he asked. A
spirit of retaliation generally sprang up
| in mems hearts. Yet the spirit and gen
ius of the gospel of the Son of God urged
upon all to overcome this spirit, and to
become forgiving and Godlike in their
natures. Upon what principle. he
queried, could it be done? Upon what
pinciple did we worship God2 John
said: I'm the beginning was the word,
and the word was God, ana by Him all
things were created" In other words,
God was the EN- bOdiment of truth and
Justice; it was not the person
atty of God that was worshiped but
that which constituted His personality.
There was an opposite power, one which
was arrayed against God and his
power; that was not Satan, but the
principles which Satan inculcated. The
different dispositions of character among
mankind were mentioned by Elder
Nicholson, and it was the principles
which they advocated which drew peo
ple.toward or repulsed them. Are we
to hate the persons who hate and en-
deavor to hurt the people of God? No,
it was the actions of those individuals.
While he despised the actions of some
men, it was not his province to hurt
hair of their heads; it was not his duty
to visit vengeance; that was the
prerogative of the Omnipotent. They
could leave them in the hands
of God. Hesadvocated the observance
of the charity and loving kindness ex-
hibited in the life of the Savior, and
cited the circumstance of Jesus, whose
mission was to save men 8 souls and not
destroy them.
He concluded by exhorting the
Saints to faithfuIness. God had deliv-
cred His people, and Hewould continue
to do so. That they might be delivered
from all the evils which threatened
them, he earnestly prayed. . .
Singing by the choir of the anthem,
Awake, awaken and benediction by
Patriarch John Smith. SIS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-22
Notice,

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of Woolley, Young & Hardy Com
pany, will be held at the company's
office, Salt Lake City, U. T., Tuesday,
March 8th, 1887, at 10 O'Clock am.
= ALoNzo YOU'VE,
.- Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-22
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
At the Tabernacle on Sun
day Last.
THREE SPEAKERS IN THE STAND
Reliance on God and the Exercise of
Charity TO Ons's Enemies
the Themes.

At the Tabernacle. on Sunday after
noon last, the services were begun by
the congregation and choir singing the
hymn commencing:
Now, let US rejoice in the day of salvation,
roam.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-22

know that my Redeemer lives,
W hat comfort this sweet sentence gives
He lives, he lives, who once was dead
He lives, my everything head!
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-08-24
From the Boston Herald.

AtohH tHC laChoiu. t[-Hha.Fa
1t is well known that the men in
the logging camps and on the log
drives are able to do better work on
tea than with the use Of alcohol or
any other stimulant. 1t has been
asserted also that when men are x
posed, us on the special trips in tie
Arctic expeditions, too great ex,
treem of cold and exhaustion, they
have been able to endure greater ex-
posure and fatigue on tea than ON
any great stimulan.. Gen. Greely
of Arctic fame now comes forward
to confirm this testimony by the ex-
perience of his men when they were
SO nea starving at Cape Sabine.
The use of alcohol was not attended
with increase Of vital power, and
the men who did entirely without
it came off the best in the terrible
struggle for life. His testimony
makes the point that men do their
best work under trying circumstan-
ces by using tea or cocoa, not by re-
sorting to alcohol. He urges this
in the august Forum, not on moral
but economic grounds. He thinks
that he will not have given his ties.
timony in vain if it shall have the
effect of correcting among any class
of laboring men the mistaken idea
that their capacity for work is III
creased, and their powers of endur'
ance to exposure and cold enhanced
by the use Of alcohol. Here is 9
sound economic argument for tenn
perance, o. even total abstinence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-08-24
ASTONISHING SUCCESS,

1t is the duty ofevery person who
has used Boschee's German Syrup
to let it's wonderful qualities be
known to thesr friends in curing
Consumption, severe Coughs, Group
Asthma, Pneumonia, and in fact all
throat and lung diseases. No per-
son can use it without immediate
relief. Three doses will relieve any
case, and we consider it the duty Of
all druggists to recommend it to the
poor, dying consumptive, at least to
try one bottle, as $4,000 bottles were
sold last year, and no one case where
it failed was reported. Such a med
icine as the German Syrup cannot
be too widely known. Ask your
druggist about it. Sample bottles
sold at 10 cents. Regular size IS
cents. Sold by all druggists and
dealers in the United States and
Canada.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-08-24

Mr.. VIII. Morgan, merchant Lake
City, Fla, was taken with a evere
cold, attended with a distressing
cough and running into consump-
ton in it's first stage. He tried
many socalled popular cough reme-
dies and steadily grew worse. Was
reduced in flesh, had difficulty in
breathing and was unable to sleep.
Finally tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption and found
immediate relief, and after using
about a half dozen bottles found
himself well and has had no return
of the disease. No other remedy
can show so grand a record of cures,
as DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption guaranteed to do just
what is claimed for it.-Trial bottles
free at DR.. J. s. Talcott's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-08-24
The Wonderful Rochester Lamp 65 Candle
Power.

The Rochester Lamp is mechani-
cally perfect with a wick movement
new to the world. 1t requires no
trimming. 1t does not get danger
ously hot like all other lamps and
does not require any gas vent. 1t is
perfectly non-explosive and produc-
es a light never before egualed by
Kerosene; it is beautiful in structure
elegant in finish and is constructed
on scientific principles; there is no
odor from the oil in burning which
is SO strong an objection against all
other lamps; the fame is clear and
strong and its light the nearest ap-
proach to electricity yet attained by
kerosene. These lamps can be seen
and are for sale at the store Of M.
Hoffman.